Filip Nowacki pursues Olympic dreams after Commonwealth gold medal

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Filip Nowacki pursues Olympic dreams after Commonwealth gold medal
Summary

Filip Nowacki, 18, aims for the 2028 Olympic Games following his gold medal win in the 200m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games, where he also secured Jersey's first gold in 36 years. Nowacki finished the event in 2:07.87, a time competitive with Olympic standards. He credits his success to his training under Adam Ramsay-Peaty and expresses excitement for upcoming competitions, particularly the European Championships in Paris starting August 10. Nowacki's journey comes after his A-Level completion and relocation to Loughborough for further training.

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  • Nowacki won gold in the 200m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games.
  • He is part of the Team GB Olympic programme.
  • The European Championships begin on August 10 in Paris.
  • Nowacki was mentored by triple Olympic gold medallist Adam Ramsay-Peaty.
  • His time in the 200m breaststroke would have earned a medal at the last Olympics.
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  • 6:34 AMYahoo SportsOlympic ambitions for Jersey gold medallist Nowacki
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Filip Nowacki tells BBC Sport he is aiming for the 2028 Olympic Games after his Commonwealth Games gold medal for Jersey.

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